He joined GM as a junior accountant in 1972 and spent 30 years moving up the corporate ladder. Along the way, Thomas Kimble helped the car company make progress on race and diversity.
The killing of George Floyd on May 25 sparked protests over police brutality and systemic racism. WSJ’s Darren Everson spoke with black professionals to discuss their experiences and what changes they’d like to see.
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